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FridayJuly 22ndPORTARLINGTON PRIMARYNewsletterPeanut, Cashew & EggIssue No: 11Free SchoolCelebrating NAIDOC WeekNAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history,culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC iscelebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.It is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support our localAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. NAIDOC originally stood for ‘NationalAborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’AT PORTARLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL we celebrated NAIDOC Week bylooking at the historical importance of storytelling to indigenous culture(in particular: stories of the dreamtime).Last week, the children were involved in a number of activities. These included Creating Indigenous inspired art work during the art program throughoutthe week.Senior students reading out the dreamtime story “Tiddalick the Frog” over the loud speaker to the whole school.Dreamtime stories often explain how the country, animals andpeople came to be as they are.Children discussing what the moral of the story may have beenand acting out parts of the tale (such as making Tiddalick laugh).Class discussions about the importance of Dreamtime stories tothe Indigenous Culture.Writing stories- the children had an opportunity to write stories oftheir own.Multi-age sharing- this involved mixing up the year levels so thatchildren of different ages has a chance to share their own storywith a buddy.Whole School Sharing and Celebration- a group of students fromyear prep through to year 6 led an amazing sharing session to thewhole school where they reflected on what they had learnt, readstories and described the activities that they had been involvedin.Delson and Alara Martin presented at our assembly about what itmeans to them to be Aboriginal. They shared some of theirlanguage and explained what tribe they belonged to.Thank you to all the staff involved for working with our childrenthroughout our NAIDOC Week celebrations. Thank you to Tim MullenWalsh and Tim O’Hara for coordinating this program throughout ourwhole school.Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind Learners
Portarlington Primary .CelebratingNAIDOCSchool Council VacancyMel Singleton has filled the vacancy as a school council member (as advertised in last newsletter). Wewelcome Mel as a member of the Portarlington Primary School Council.Election day Sausage SizzleThank you to Karen Bourke-Finn, Tony Madigan, Amanda O’Farrell, Bec Pavez, Laurie Porter and Mel Singleton forrunning our fundraising BBQ on Election day 2016. We raised approximately 800 for the day.Playground EquipmentThe play equipment now has a new home and the children have been excited to be using it in it’s newspot. The relocation of the sand pit and the boat will occur soon.Do you even know if your children are already interacting in chat groups online? Child Safety-OnlineBehaviour –Parent Session.Parents have been experiencing a number of concerns about the way children are interacting on socialmedia. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions. Parents of younger children are alsowelcomed as it is quite interesting how quickly the children get involved in social media issues eventhrough the use of an ipod, a DS or other platforms. Do you even know if your children are alreadyinteracting in chat groups? Many parents are not aware of what their children are doing.
Portarlington Primary .Child Safety-Online Behaviour –Parent Session.Online BehaviourParent Information SessionWednesday July 27th 20167pm-8.30pmPresenter- Senior Constable Robbie Noggler, Victoria PoliceInformation was distributed last week to all families.Childcare is available. Please book on COMPASS.REMINDER-Expressions of Interest-School Grounds Master Plan Development-PortarlingtonPrimary SchoolOur school council is currently commencing a process to develop a 5 year grounds master plan.We are consulting with the school and wider community to inform our plan.The Portarlington Primary School Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from members of ourcommunity to1. Provide us with feedback on how they think our grounds should be used or what they should looklike.2. Join our discussion group (if you have skills in the area of landscaping, horticulture, permaculture orother areas)This process will commence in August.Interested members of our community are asked to contact our school office on 5259 2572 and leaveyour name and contact details with Lisa or Jo. We will contact you in August with further details.REMINDER -Review of School Communication from Term 3 The skoolbag app and bulk emailing of the newsletter ceased at theend of last term.COMPASS and the School Website will be the two priority forms of communication (our website iscurrently being updated by a service provider). All school newsletters are currently on COMPASS.SMS will be used for urgent/important reminders.Facebook will be used to showcase our events/programs.
Portarlington Primary .School Pride– Thank you for you feedback!It is really great when we receive feedback on how we are going in “beingthe best school we can be”. Feedback helps us to improve our processes.We can’t address issues if we do not know about them and we rely on ourfamilies to provide us with feedback to help us inform everything we do.It is just as important is to let us know when things are going right too! This week we received some greatfeedback.The first was from one of our trades people who has heard some discussions about how well our schoolis going and how the school had changed over the past few years to become a very positive place for ourchildren and families.The second was an email from one of parents. You will all be familiar with the things that our staff do tohelp you and your children in all different ways. Thank you to everyone who writes a note in the diary,talks to us about the great things we do and let’s us know that we are doing a great job!(published with permission),Hi Lesley,I just wanted to write a quick note to you to express my absolute happiness and heartfelt thanks that mychildren have such wonderful and caring teachers.Both Andrea and Brooke assisted me today with my child- who is a bit down and out about having his biggestbrother here from New Zealand and the injustice that he has to go to school and possible miss out on timewith him!! He has been feeling very reluctant to come to school for the last two days, and I had to rush off toUni this morning, leaving before the bell went.Brooke was on her way to do something and I asked if Ollie could help Ben set up chairs - because shewanted Ollie to be safe she stopped what she was doing and supervised the boys - going out of her way tohelp me.Andrea has emailed me this evening to let me know that Ollie had a great day and that he was 'specialleader' and will be again tomorrow.These little gestures are a really huge deal for me, in the busy madness of parenting and Uni and life - it hasmade me smile with gratitude knowing that my children are so well looked after.Please pass this onto both of them - my actual written words don't really convey how much it means to me,but its a start.Parent Surveys went home last week– PLEASE, PLEASE take a fewminutes to fill them in and return them to school. Your feedback helpsus.
Portarlington Primary .Congratulations Evander– Victorian State Cross CountryLast Thursday the 14th of July, I went to Keilor in Melbourne to run in thestate cross country event.I was very nervous because it was my first time running at the states. I hadbutterflies in my tummy because I was running in the second race of the day.I had to run 3 kilometres on a grass track. When I am running I focus on theperson in front of me.I made it to the end and I came 44th out 94 runners. It took me about 10minutes and 50 seconds.I was pretty happy to say I finished the race. I am hoping to make it to thestates in our school athletics in the 200m, the 800m and the 1500m. and Ihave some fun runs coming up. I am going to practice my stamina.Celebrating NAIDOC Week -Dreamtime StoriesHow the Fish Lost it’s FingersBy Polly BriggsYear 4Once upon a time, very long ago, the rats lost their food because an armyof mice stole it from them. They had nothing to eat. All the rats searchedon the land. Then the smartest of the rats had an idea. “Why not searchin the sea as well?” said the rat. He thought his idea was very good. Butthe other rats thought he was stupid and laughed at him. “I will show youthat we can eat from the sea!” said the extremely smart rat. Then the ratmade for the sea. He asked a fish if there was anything in the sea to eat.The fish did not know what rats wanted to eat, so the fish offered his fingersto the rat. The rat excepted the fingers from the fish.Then the rat travelled the world and sought out every single fish in theworld. He collected all their fingers.A few years later no more fish had fingers anymore. The rat took thefingers and gave them to the rats.And that is how the fish lost their fingers!.
Portarlington Primary .School CalendarPlease check the calendar regularly as some events are subject to change.Keeping our BeautifulChildren Safe in the Sun!Hats must be worn outside commencing the 1st ofSeptember until the 1st of May each year.Term 3(as at 18th July 2016)NOVEMBERJULY27th31st JulyONLINE SAFETY parentinformation sessions 7pmMarket9th November10th November11th November15th November27th NovemberWhole School Dental ProgramPINK DayRemembrance DaySchool CouncilMarketAUGUST9th August15th –19th Aug16th August17th August28th August29th AugustCurriculum Day (Student free day)Book FairSchool CouncilLandy Field Athletics Gr 3—6MarketBook Week StartsSEPTEMBER1st September2nd September6th September8th September16th September25th SeptemberHats must be worn (Sun Smart)Dress Up day – Book weekStudent Art ShowFather’s day StallDress Up Footy DayLast Day of Term 3 2.30pm finishMarketTerm 4OCTOBER3rd October7th October12th October18th October19th October21st October30th OctoberTerm 4 startsSolar Boats comp(selected students)Science Fair NightSchool CouncilGeelong Cup HolidayBuddies ExcursionMarketDECEMBER5th December6th DecemberP-6 Swimming ProgramP-6 Swimming Program7th December3-6 SWIMMING CARNIVAL8th December9th December12th December13th DecemberP-6 Swimming ProgramP-6 Swimming ProgramP-6 Swimming ProgramP-6 Swimming Program14th DecemberEND OF YEAR FINAL ASSEMBLYYEAR 6 GRADUATION15th December16th December20th DecemberP-6 Swimming ProgramP-6 Swimming ProgramLast Day of Term 41.30pm finish
Portarlington Primary .STUDENTS OF THE WEEKWeekly awards are given to children to recognise their success and their positive behaviours.You could get an award for being respectful, kind, responsible, safe, organised, persistent, resilient, confident or getting along.ClassPrepJLC NJLC MMLC HMLC ASLC MNameBeing for .Ari LaceyWorking hard to write an exciting story about his lost tooth on WednesdayMichael OldfieldDemonstrating outstanding reading of ‘Plenty of Pets’Brianna MoroneyBeing resilient when her boat made o natural materials sank. Oh dear!Ebony ThomasWelcome to Portarlington P.S. We are thrilled to have you learning with usMae-Lee AllanDisplaying an excellent attitude to learning (Miss Sgarbi)Charli ShimminSLC WPrincipal’sAwardCaleb RichardsonAlways being prepared to work at beginning of each lesson. Always being respectful of the CRT teachers (Mr O’Hara)Starting Term 3 with a brilliant attitudeBen BowlenPlaying football SAFELY & RESPECTFULLYWashing RosterFirst Aid RoomJo Twomey
Portarlington Primary .Model Boat CompetitionThe Queenscliff Maritime Museum is conducting a model boat exhibition in the second week of the September schoolholidays and we are inviting the local primary school children to enter a model boat competition.You can make your model out of any materials. It will need to be made approximately the same size as a shoe box (or about300mm long). It doesn’t have to float.Simply turn up at the QMM to deliver your model from 10.30am on Saturday the 24 th of September 2016. The exhibitionwill open on Sunday the 25th of September. You would then need to collect your model on Saturday the 1st of October after3pm if you would like it returned to you.
Portarlington Primary .School Fruit and Vegetable Garden VolunteersWe are seeking any parents/grandparents or friends that would like to volunteer in our Fruit andVegetable Garden. You choose what you would like to help with.Some things to do include- WateringPlantingWeedingHarvestingPreparing fruit and veggies for distribution to thechildren. Helping during the MLC garden classesCollecting seeds and cuttingsPotting
Portarlington Primary .Victorian Premiers’ Reading ChallengeThe Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and Portarlington Primary School is excited to be participating.The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10in recognition of the importance of reading for literacydevelopment. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children toread a set number of books by 9 September 2016.Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 arechallenged to read 15 books.All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate ofachievement signed by the Victorian Premier and can choose to have theirname included on the online Honour Roll. If you would like your child‘sname to appear on the Honour Roll, please sign the form that went home this week and return itto Wendy or the office as soon as possible. Any questions please see Wendy.To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklists and for more information about theVictorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/prcFANCY A CUPPA? - PARENT CONNECTMonday Morning at 9am at the Bakehouse PortarlingtonOur Parent Connect team is now meeting at the Portarlington Bakehouse for aninformal chat and coffee. It’s a great way for like minded parents to gettogether and chat.See Gabrielle Waller or Karen Buttonfor more information.
Portarlington Primary ."please remember" that foods such as quiche,bacon and egg pie etc are not included due toour egg free policy.MORNINGS WITH THE BREAKFAST CLUB!Come and join us on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdaymorning for a yummy breakfast with your friends!STARTING AT 8.30 am – 8.50amSome of the great things being served are:Toasties: with a selection of fillings, bake beans, cheese, tomato, avocado, bananaCereal’s: Weetbix, Porridge, Bircher MuesliFruit Platters: Apple, Banana, Mandarin, Pears, Grapes, Oranges Pancakes: Blueberry, Banana, Plain with a topping of fruit and yogurtToast: Hot buttered, Vegemite or HoneyDrinks: Water, Smoothies, Warm Milo and MilkWE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
Portarlington Primary .Extra for Snap Happy and it’s free: five youngphotographers can learn more about naturephotography from a professional photographerDo you want your child or grandchild to learnmore about taking very special nature photoswith a professional photographer so they cansubmit their photo?Michael Chambers has offered to lead a nature photography sessionfor up to five young photographers so jump in quick!Michael is a photojournalist for the Bellarine Times and a highlyregarded wedding and portrait photographer.It will be educational and fun because Michael is excited about helpingbudding photographers.Michael will negotiate the date and place for the session with the firstfive who register, remembering the weather may be the final decider!Michael asks that as a minimum, at least one parent or grandparent ofa child attend.Find out more about Michael’s photography at www.mickpik.comTo register, please email Michael mick@mickpik.com******************
Portarlington Primary .Tips for parents to behave at kids’ sportMichael Grose, parenting educatorThere is nothing like kids’ sport to bring out the worst in parents. Whether it’s parent meddling with coaches;abusing the opposition; giving advice to the officials; or simply being super-competitive it seems that it’s parents, not the players, game plans or tactics that keep junior sports coaches awake at night, and potentiallyaway from continuing in their volunteer roles.If you’re a parent who can relate to any of the above, here’s some advice guaranteed to help:1. Get a jobJunior sport is run by volunteers so there is no shortage of jobs. My coaching mates tell me that parents whoare volunteers rarely behave poorly. Presumably, this is due to the fact that they see the bigger picture. Thatchildren play sport for many different reasons including making friends, being part of a team and having fun.While winning increases in importance the older kids become, most participants see well beyond winning asreasons for sports participation. So if you struggle to contain yourself at your child’s sport then it’s simple volunteer to help. Even offer your services as a coach.2. Watch someone else’s childOne of the biggest problems with junior sport is that most parents tend to focus on their own children. Whiletheir eyes are firmly focused on their child they dissect every move their youngster makes. Sound familiar, ifso I suggest you are taking your role as a parent too far. Better to keep it simple. That is, encourage yourchild’s participation; provide the means for them to participate well, and encourage them to behave well toward participants on both sides. If you struggle with this, then I suggest that you start tracking another child’sform for a game or two – any child, but your own. This may help you take your child’s sport less personallyand enjoy it for what it is – a healthy endeavour that should be enjoyable for everyone.3. Say thisIf you find yourself offering your child plenty of well-meaning advice before, during and after a game you mayactually be turning your child off sport. It’s the coach’s job to coach and mentor, while it’s your role tosupport your child and, of course, the coach. That’s a great formula for success. Rather than give advice say,“I love to watch you play.” It’s a simple statement of approval that says to your child “I don’t care how wellyou play. I just love the fact that you are taking part.” That’s it.
School Council Vacancy Mel Singleton has filled the vacancy as a school council member (as advertised in last newsletter). We welcome Mel as a member of the Portarlington Primary School Council. Election day Sausage Sizzle Thank you to - Karen Bourke-Finn, Tony Madigan, Amanda O'Farrell, Bec Pavez, Laurie Porter and Mel Singleton for
